AI With Friends
Welcome to AI With Friends, your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI.
Our hosts bring diverse expertise—from AI strategy and tech innovation to industry leadership. Every week, they break down the latest AI trends, interview top experts, and simplify complex concepts for AI enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals alike.
Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou combine their unique perspectives, whether it’s Marlon’s collaborations with tech giants, Adrian’s leadership in global entertainment engineering, or Sekou’s cloud systems expertise. Together, they make AI insights accessible, actionable, and exciting.
Tune in live on LinkedIn every Wednesday at 10:00 AM ET, or catch us on all major podcast platforms.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Cutting-edge insights from AI leaders
- Real-world applications of AI technology
- A vibrant community of forward-thinkers
If you're ready to stay ahead of AI trends or spark your next big idea, join us each week for an hour of engaging, thought-provoking content.
Subscribe now and become part of the future of AI with AI With Friends!
AI With Friends
Latest Episodes
AI With Friends S2E13: GPT-5 Reality Check, Perplexity's $34.5B Chrome Bid, and GitHub's AI Leadership Shakeup 🤖
In this episode, we dive deep into the mixed reactions to OpenAI's highly anticipated GPT-5 release, questioning whether it lives up to the hype or represents a missed opportunity to dominate the AI coding space.**Key Topics:**• GPT...
AI With Friends S2E11: Teen AI Companions, Claude's Usage Limits, and OpenAI's 2.5 Billion Daily Prompts 🤖
This episode covers the rise of AI companions among teenagers, Claude's controversial usage limitations, and OpenAI's massive infrastructure scaling to handle billions of daily requests.**Key Topics:**• 72% of US teens have tried AI...
The $10 Billion AI Arms Race - XAI, Oracle's Rise, and the End of Free Data 💰
AI With Friends S2E9: The $10 Billion AI Arms Race - XAI, Oracle's Rise, and the End of Free Data 💰This episode covers the most significant AI funding and infrastructure developments of the year. From Elon Musk's massive XAI funding rou...
SEO is Dead, Long Live GEO - The Future of Search & 50% of Jobs at Risk
This episode dives into the seismic shift happening in digital marketing and the future of work. We break down Andreessen Horowitz's groundbreaking GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) framework and what it means for businesses still stuck in t...
"AI Love Island" - The Windsurf Drama, Vibe Coding, and 9,000 Jobs Gone 💔
AI With Friends S2E10: "AI Love Island" - The Windsurf Drama, Vibe Coding, and 9,000 Jobs Gone 💔This episode covers the wildest AI startup saga of the year - we're calling it "AI Love Island" because of the drama, betrayal, and billion-...
